Highway Patrolman (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, Highway Patrolman is an action, drama and crime film directed by Alex Cox, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A naïve rookie in the Mexican highway patrol must adapt in order to survive as he contends with widespread corruption, dangerous drug runners and the consequences of his often morally gray actions.
Who’s in it. Highway Patrolman stars Roberto Sosa as Pedro, Bruno Bichir as Anibal, Vanessa Bauche as Maribel and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Griselda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Highway Patrolman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Highway Patrolman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Highway Patrolman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Highway Patrolman (1991)?
- In US, Highway Patrolman is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Highway Patrolman worth watching?
- Highway Patrolman holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Highway Patrolman?
- Highway Patrolman stars Roberto Sosa, Bruno Bichir, Vanessa Bauche, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez and Pedro Armendáriz Jr..
- When was Highway Patrolman released?
- Highway Patrolman was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.